Comprehensive Legal Support: More Than Just an Attorney

Wheeler Boyd PLLC, a professional limited liability company based in Vancouver, Washington, operates a specialized business model focusing on DUI defense and family law within Clark County and Southwest Washington. Rather than maintaining a general practice, the firm concentrates its resources on these two distinct legal sectors to provide targeted representation.

The firm utilizes a collaborative operational structure where legal and support staff work collectively on cases. According to the firm’s organizational description, our teams of lawyers and support staff collaborate on all cases together.

Specialization in DUI Defense

A significant portion of the firm’s business is dedicated to defending charges related to driving under the influence. Partner Andrew Wheeler focuses his practice exclusively on DUI cases in Southwest Washington, a specialization he has maintained since 2005.

As of December 26, 2025, Wheeler reported that he has defended over 3,500 DUI charges in Clark County. This volume includes the filing of suppression motions, the conduct of jury trials, and the representation of clients in hundreds of administrative hearings before the Washington Department of Licensing.

The firm’s DUI practice encompasses several specific legal areas, including deferred prosecution, negligent driving, ignition interlock device violations, and cases involving minor DUI charges or commercial driver’s licenses.

Family Law Operations

The second primary pillar of the firm’s business is family law, led by partners Chris Boyd and Whitney Hawke. This segment of the practice manages a wide array of domestic relations matters, including divorce, legal separation, and the establishment of parenting plans and child support.

Chris Boyd has handled over a thousand family law cases and more than 100 family law trials. His professional background includes serving as a former President of the Clark County Bar Association’s Family Law Section and contributing to the Washington Practice – Family and Community Property Law volumes.

The family law team also handles prenuptial agreements, committed intimate relationships, and relocation disputes. The firm states that it intentionally limits its caseloads in this sector to manage the attention provided to each client.

Firm Structure and Market Reach

Wheeler Boyd PLLC is categorized as a private practice with a staff size of 6 to 10 members of the Washington State Bar Association, according to records updated January 13, 2026.

The firm’s leadership includes partners Andrew Wheeler, Chris Boyd, Alex Uskoski, and Whitney Hawke. The support staff consists of an office manager, paralegals, and other administrative personnel who integrate into the case-management process.

Geographically, the firm serves several cities in the greater Southwest Washington area, including:

• Vancouver
• Camas
• Washougal
• Battle Ground

The firm’s attorneys are licensed to practice before all district and county courts in the state of Washington, and they represent clients in administrative proceedings through the Washington Department of Licensing.

This business model of high-volume specialization allows the firm to focus on the specific investigative methods and case law relevant to Clark County jurisdictions. By dividing the firm into two distinct specialized wings—criminal DUI defense and family law—Wheeler Boyd PLLC positions itself as a niche provider in the regional legal market.